When an epidemic hit the Roman Empire around 260 AD, it was horribly bad. The only thing people could do to avoid getting sick and dying was to run away, literally. Dionysius, a third-century bishop, …
CONNECTING WITH OTHERS LIKE JESUS DID – Showing Love (YOU-Sum’26, Study 1, Session 3)
Most of us have heard the phrase, "the proof is in the pudding." That's a shortened version of the original phrase, "The proof of the pudding is in the eating." We use the phrase when we want to …
GOD IS: UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTER OF GOD – God Is Love (YOU-Spr’26, Study 1, Session 2)
In 1974, Dolly Parton wrote the chart-topping country hit, “I Will Always Love You.” The iconic love song reached its crowning moment when Whitney Houston recorded it for the soundtrack to the 1992 …
LOOKING FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS: Looking Forward to Love (YOU-Win’25, Study 1, Session 4)
In 1997, Boyz II Men recorded A Song for Mama. The song is a tribute to mothers and the sacrifices they make for their children. If you have ever been to a wedding and witnessed a mother and son dance …
A NAME LIKE NO OTHER: The Love Expressed in God’s Name (YOU-Win’24, Study 1, Session 3)
”Love, a word that comes and goes, but few people really know what it means to really love somebody.” These are words in Kirk Franklin’s aptly titled song, “Love.” The concept of love is often …
PUTTING FEAR IN ITS PLACE: Love in the Place of Fear (YOU-Win’23, Study 1, Session 3)
One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. It is a time to reflect on all God’s blessings, especially His provisions. But I also enjoy Thanksgiving for football, and of course, good food! The …